Library Aide

City of Omaha; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Job summary

The City of Omaha is hiring a part-time Library Assistant in Omaha, Nebraska. This role involves assisting customers with library materials and technology, handling financial transactions, and teaching basic computer skills.

The ideal candidate should possess basic computer proficiency and the ability to communicate effectively with the public. Physical stamina is essential for lifting materials and performing various tasks as required in the library setting.

Compensation begins at $15.00 hourly, with no benefits applicable for part-time employment.

Qualifications

• Ability to learn the Dewey Decimal system.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and colleagues.
• Capability to move and lift library materials as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with circulation tasks as assigned by Supervisor.
• Handle financial transactions with cash register and credit card machine.
• Process reserved library items and register customer library cards.
• Teach basic computer classes and assist customers in computer labs.

Skills

Keyboard and computer skills

Effective communication

Ability to use Dewey Decimal system

Basic computer applications proficiency

Physical stamina for lifting and moving

Job description

Work Type

Part-time

Nature of Work

This work involves assisting customers with computers, pushing cartloads of library materials, bending and stooping to shelve library materials, emptying bins of books, checking materials in and out on database.

Education and Experience

(The knowledge, skills, and abilities above may be acquired through, but are not limited to, the following combination of education and/or experience.)

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Skill to keyboard and use a computer
• Ability to learn the Dewey Decimal system
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and the public
• Ability to use and explain basic computer applications to the public
• Ability to file books, periodicals, and other library materials
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to use up to fifty (50) pounds of force up to 33% of the time, up to twenty (20) pounds from 34 to 66% of the time, and up to ten (10) pounds of force from 67 to 100% of the time to move objects
• Ability to stand, walk, and bend from 76 to 100% of the time; reach, stoop, squat, crouch and push from 51 to 75% of the time; and to climb, balance, kneel, crawl, pull and sit up to 25% of the time

Essential Functions

• Assist with circulation tasks (as assigned by Supervisor)
• Handles simple financial transactions with a cash register and/or credit card machine
• Search for claim returned items, patron requests, trace/transit lists, and request pull lists
• Process reserved library items
• Register and renew customer library cards and explain library circulation policies to customers
• Collect and check in book drops, sort materials for shelving, and shelve library items
• Answer library telephones, respond to basic inquiries, and route calls to appropriate staff and/or departments
• Follow special procedures to clean computer monitors, keypads, mice, and other peripherals
• Monitor computer stations, printed copies, and computer management software
• Assist in computer labs, teach basic computer classes, and/or work with the public one-on-one
• Perform front line computer troubleshooting (i.e. help customers with printer jams, printer selection, software functions, free e-mail services, etc, and report machine problems to Technology staff)
• Manage CASSIE control panel
• Clean and pick up trash
• Set up areas for library programs
• Assist with crafts and juvenile programs
• Collect gate count
• Pull items for weeding
• Mend and repair items, clean disks/cases for items, cover items
• Label, cover, and stamp books
• Package, meter, and send items by postal mail and/or UPS
• Shovel snow and spread grit on ice/snow
• Performs other duties as assigned or as the situation dictates within the scope of this classification

Pay Range

$15.00 Hourly

Benefits

Not applicable to part-time/seasonal employment

Conditions of Employment

Candidates must provide proof of U.S. citizenship, permanent residence, or authorization to work without sponsorship. The City of Omaha reserves the right to conduct pre-employment inquiries or evaluations of candidates for employment as it deems appropriate for the particular position. Pre-employment inquiries may include, without limitation: verification of employment history and educational attainment; review of driving, credit, and criminal convictions; hearing, drug, functional capacity, psychological, vision, and medical tests; and/or any other relevant background information deemed appropriate to determine the suitability of the applicant for the position. Failure to provide the information requested in the application and hiring process in a truthful, timely, accurate, and complete manner may result in disqualification, revocation of a conditional offer of employment, or termination.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The City of Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer.